Rhode Island’s fourth annual Torch Run Truck Convoy for Special Olympics | ABC6

WEST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE) — Almost 50 vehicles from greater than thirty trucking firms participated in Rhode Island’s first Torch Run Truck Convoy® for Particular Olympics RI on Sunday morning.

The occasion was co-hosted by Particular Olympics Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Trucking Affiliation and numerous state enforcement businesses, the convoy started on the IGT Headquarters parking zone in West Greenwich led by a police escort, drove up Route 95 to Route 146 by Windfall and returned to West Greenwich vie Route 95.

After looping the state, individuals loved complimentary full breakfast offered by Twin Catering and lunch from Dan’s Place.

“At present was an ideal day to showcase our business’s delight and professionalism in help of a fantastic trigger,” mentioned Chris Maxwell, President of the Rhode Island Trucking Affiliation.  “I’m grateful to all who participated and made this 12 months’s occasion a hit.”

The Truck Convoy® is a partnership between legislation enforcement and truckers to boost funds for Particular Olympics RI, permitting athletes to proceed to coach in year-round sports activities and health-related actions.